Aircraft impact on Mount San Félix during approach to Medellín

11 fatalities • Mt San Félix, Colombia • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During an approach to Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, a twin engine airplane impacted the terrain of Mount San Félix. The flight had originated from Chigorodó and was proceeding without incident until the final stages of the descent.

Approximately five minutes before its scheduled arrival time, the aircraft struck a slope on the mountain, which is situated a short distance from the destination airport. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were 11 fatalities among the occupants of the plane, with no survivors reported from the crash site.

Findings

No specific technical or human factors were detailed regarding the cause of the flight path deviation leading to the collision with the mountain slope.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-01-27 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Mt San Félix, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-01-27 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 11 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-01-27 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration HK-1195, operated by Cessnyca, at Mt San Félix, Colombia.

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